Textiles (Furnishing)
Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
Europe
1934-1952
Silk; Linen
Woven (twill), Embroidered
1952.0345.001
Object Number1952.0345.001 |
Bed hanging (Headcloth)
Textiles (Furnishing)
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
This bed hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Europe
Previously attributed to France, this fabric was proabably made in Europe (possibly France) between 1750 and 1850.
1934-1952
1. Label; Reverse, right, pinned on tag; "52.345.1/Blue/Jan-Mar"(graphite)
2. Label; Reverse, right, twill tape; "BLUE ROOM 3M/Bed Back Hanging/Jan-Feb-Mar." (typed)
3. Label; Reverse, twill tape; "SEASON 1 2" (stamped in red)
4. Inscription; Upper surface, bottom edge; ".-./8/W" (embroidered)
Silk; Linen
Woven (twill), Embroidered
64 (H) , 90.5 (W)
162.56 (H) , 229.87 (W)
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